Bump helmet

[Rookie]

I need one. What do you use? I don't want to spend top dollar, but I want something good.

 

[Vigilant]

Protec bumps are decent and what I used before the MICH, now I need a Crye.

 

[Rookie]

Why is MICH and Crye better than Protec?

 

[Vigilant]

Why is MICH and Crye better than Protec?

Ballistic. I ran a bump until I bought a MICH. The MICH and Crye are "bulletproofish".

 

[Dead Duck]

What do you consider a "Bump Helmet" and what do you use them for?
You mean like combat type with Coms and NV flip down?

 

[masterdekoy]

What do you consider a "Bump Helmet" and what do you use them for?
You mean like combat type with Coms and NV flip down?

This was going to be my question. If you are using nods, it’s worth it to get a better helmet which can support the weight.

 

[Rookie]

Yes, for a PVS-14

 

[Rookie]

Ballistic. I ran a bump until I bought a MICH. The MICH and Crye are "bulletproofish".

I'm not concerned about bullet proof as much as comfort and useability. I also need the helmet to work with some kind of ski mask since I'll be using it when it's cold outside.

 

[Vigilant]

Protec

 

[Vigilant]

I'm not concerned about bullet proof as much as comfort and useability. I also need the helmet to work with some kind of ski mask since I'll be using it when it's cold outside.

I was answering why the MICH and Crye were better. Bump helmets are what they are, a d Protec makes a good one. You'll still need to buy some sort of ballast, such as the TNVC Tomahawk. I'd really look at or into a surplus MICH, as they can function well without ballast, but it's still good to have. A bump helmet, it's nearly mandatory to have ballast.

 

[ogtruckin]

anyone heard or used this?
https://tnvc.com/shop/crye-precision-nightcap™-nvg-platform/

 

[Vigilant]

anyone heard or used this?
https://tnvc.com/shop/crye-precision-nightcap™-nvg-platform/

A buddy has one, it is what it is, a d not much more. A bump helmet is infinitely better.

 

[Rookie]

Where can I find surplus?

 

[vitamink]

You can mount a 3 hole shroud to just about anything. I recommend team Wendy. It’s the most comfortable and most stable bump helmet there is and I’ve tried them all.

 

[mammynun]

I have a Team Wendy Exfil bump that supports my PVS-14, no complaints other than their company's political leanings. Good airflow and the ratchet system for sizing is excellent. Mine's the carbon fiber version and it's very light... definitely requires a ballast with NODs, I use one that uses a strobe and batteries for ballast from OSOE. It's infinitely more comfortable than a USGI kevlar, which is the only other helmet I cam compare it to. I use a Wilcox G-24(?) mount and arm and between them and the Team Wendy helmet, the PVS-14 stays right where I want it.

 

[indyjohn]

I have a Team Wendy Exfil bump that supports my PVS-14, no complaints other than their company's political leanings. Good airflow and the ratchet system for sizing is excellent. Mine's the carbon fiber version and it's very light... definitely requires a ballast with NODs, I use one that uses a strobe and batteries for ballast from OSOE. It's infinitely more comfortable than a USGI kevlar, which is the only other helmet I cam compare it to. I use a Wilcox G-24(?) mount and arm and between them and the Team Wendy helmet, the PVS-14 stays right where I want it.

Oh my gosh those things are expensive!!

 

[JollyMon]

The biggest advantage in getting a true dedicated bump helmet these days, if strictly talking about NVG mounting, is that it comes with some functionality built in from the get go... for example take the ops core bump, it comes with a built in shroud, $60. If comes with ARC rails ($90) and it comes with a suspension system that is usually pretty good especially for the weigh needed to support (say 70)..... so really you are just buying the acessories... on a 50 dollar helmet.

I started my NVG story on an opscore bump, then moved to a crye nightcap, and now on a ballistic. They each have their merits and drawbacks. But at the end of the day, if you dont have a need for a ballistic... the ops core bump would do plenty.

 

[mammynun]

Oh my gosh those things are expensive!!

Yeah, they are. I got mine on sale from Botach for the price of the non-carbon fiber one. If not for that sale I would have never sprung for C.F.
FWIW, Botach shipped it in a timely manner, which isn't always the case.

 

[Rookie]

I got a Team Wendy exfil. I'm not a fan of hats, but this thing is pretty comfortable.

 

[Bfish]

I've heard nothing but good things on the team wendy bumps. A lot of guys say that they just fit them better. I've got two opscore bumps and sadly that's all I've really got any experience with. Have you gotten out to use it or is is just comfortable putting it on?